Graduate Administrative Intern Program Summer 2027

The Graduate Administrative Intern reflects the mission vision and values of Northwestern Memorial adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Administrative Internship presents a valuable opportunity for graduate students (e.g. M.B.A. M.P.H. M.H.A. M.H.I. M.P.P. etc) to gain experiential education and for Northwestern Medicine to benefit from the service skills and knowledge that graduate students can offer.

The internship is a 12-week paid summer program designed to provide experiential learning and exposure to healthcare administration and leadership. Graduate Administrative Interns are paired with a director or department leader to complete a project aligned with organizational goals and strategic initiatives. Throughout the program interns engage with management teams medical leadership and cross-functional partners while gaining exposure to various aspects of healthcare operations.

Interns may be placed in a variety of departments across Northwestern Medicine based on departmental internship requests organizational needs and project availability. Placement areas may include but are not limited to:

• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Strategy
• Quality
• Operations and Performance
  • Supporting: Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech and Language Pathology Social Work Spiritual Care Clinical Nutrition Patient Relations Interpretation Services Environmental Services (EVS) Patient Transport and Food Services.
• Performance Improvement
• Other administrative and operational departments

Because interns are placed in a variety of departments project work responsibilities and day-to-day experiences will vary depending on the assigned departments objectives and needs. Interns may contribute to projects involving strategic planning operational improvement process optimization project management quality initiatives data analysis performance metrics stakeholder engagement research and other healthcare administration functions. Regardless of placement all interns gain meaningful exposure to healthcare leadership and play an active role in supporting initiatives that advance organizational performance and patient care.

The internship program includes orientation sessions mid-point and final feedback meetings networking opportunities with senior executives management meetings community service activities shadowing experiences and executive presentations. These experiences are designed to enhance professional development build leadership skills and provide insight into the complexities of healthcare management.

The Graduate Administrative Intern is responsible for successfully completing all program requirements including but not limited to:

• Completing the assigned internship project
• Participating in program activities including orientation sessions shadowing opportunities management meetings
• Collaborating with project sponsors department leaders and key stakeholders
• Submitting a final project presentation summarizing project outcomes and recommendations
• Completing all program evaluations and feedback activities

To Be Uploaded with application:

Candidates must complete the online application and upload the following electronically as part of the application:

• Resume 
• Personal Statement (1 page or less)
• Graduate Transcript(s)
  • Unofficial or Official Accepted

Application Deadline: November 29 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Program Start Date: May or June 2027

Qualifications :

Required:

• Graduate Interns must be enrolled in an accredited graduate program. Programs can include Masters degrees in Healthcare Administration (M.P.H M.H.I M.H.A. M.H.S.A. etc) Business Administration (M.B.A) or equivalent (M.P.A.).

Preferred:

• Excellent communication skills written and oral including presentation skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

Internship roles are not eligible for benefits

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time